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To The Citizens of Joaquin,
April 25, 2017 - My name is Pat Gray and I am running for Mayor of Joaquin. I am married to Richard Gray, who retired from the Air Force after 20 years and retired from the Texas Forest Service. I grew up in Joaquin and moved away for a short period of time but I have been back in Joaquin for the past 28 years. I have served on the city council for the past 7 years. During my time on the council we have annexed more of the Haslam strip and built a new water system. Joaquin is continuing to grow and I am glad I have been a part of some of this growth. I have done my best to serve the citizens of Joaquin and I feel serving as Mayor I can even do a better job for the citizens.
If elected I will be very active in the city’s affairs and learn more about the daily operations going on in the city. I will also learn to apply for grants to help the city with their financial burden and help the city grow and keep up with moderate times.
I am a big supporter of the Volunteer Fire Department and will help them with anything they might need. The JVFD is a big asset to the city and citizens of Joaquin and I will continue to support them.
I would like to encourage everyone to vote. Early voting is going on now at City Hall and Saturday, May 6, 2017 polls will be open 7 AM – 7 PM at the Joaquin ISD’s Administrated Office.
Thank you,
Pat Gray
April 24, 2017 (More Photos) - Center Garden Club hosted its 51st annual Small Standard Flower Show, “Cultivating Joy,” at the Community House on April 7, 2017. The show, chaired by Cherry Jones, consisted of three divisions: I, Horticulture; II, Floral Design; and III, Special Exhibits. All awards were determined by six National Garden Club-certified judges.
The top award winners in the Horticulture sections include the following:
Carolyn Bounds, Arboreal Award (trees) for her bald cypress;
Carolyn Bounds, Growers’ Choice (hanging basket) for her silver shield;
Carolyn Bounds, Growers’ Choice (combination planting) for her assorted succulents;
Cindy Brown, Arboreal Award (shrubs) for her cedar;
Cindy Brown, Award of Merit for her mandevilla;
Peggy Buddin, Growers’ Choice Award and Horticultural Excellence Award for her orchids
Carole Chance, Award of Merit for her iris.
The top award winner among 14 entries in Division II, Floral Design was Carolyn Bounds who won the Designers’ Choice for her design “Nurture Enjoyment.”
The Division III, Special Exhibit/ Youth Award winners included: Center Elementary third grader Lilly Chisenhall, for her floral seashell and Center High School floral design student Jazmin Alvarado for her floral log. There were 9 entries from Center Elementary and 32 entries from the Center High floral design classes.
The Division III Special Exhibit Educational Award winner was
Jheri-Lyn McSwain for her hands-on exhibit illustrating soil enrichment and conservation techniques.
Carolyn Bounds won the show’s Sweepstakes Award for 14 first-place awards.
At the close of the show, Connie Mettauer’s name was drawn as the winner of the large planted flower urn. Center Garden Club is grateful to the City of Center, the local media, and to all who attended the show and to those who so generously purchased tickets for the urn drawing. The Club is also grateful to garden club member Yondi Watson and the entire Watson Flower Shop for assisting the elementary students with their designs and for decorating the front columns and the front porch of the Community House. A special thanks also goes to Mrs. Jessica Shaddix, Center High School floral design instructor. Also instrumental to the clubs success was Terry Scull, Greg Stuever, Buster Bounds, and Burton Brown.
Center Garden Club wishes to invite anyone who would like to learn more about gardening and design to contact the current president Robbie Kerr or president-elect Carole Chance as well as any other club member.
April 24, 2017 - I am Craig Richard Gray and I'm running for Tenaha City Council. I have been proud to call Tenaha home for 42 years along with my bride of 40 years Caren McDaniel Gray. Richard and Patrica Gray are my Mom and Dad. My only agenda for running for Tenaha City Council is to offer my business management and sales experience to make Tenaha a even better place to call home.
Early voting starts April 24 thru May 2nd with election May 6th.
April 24, 2017 - CHS Alumni Association announces the 2017 Homecoming calendar dates. Start planning now for your class reunion!
CHS Homecoming Pep Rally – will be Friday, September 15th at 3pm in the CHS Gym.
CHS Homecoming Game – will be Friday, September 15th at 7:30pm vs. Gladewater.
CHS Annual Alumni Association Meeting – will be Saturday, September 16th at the Windham Civic Center from 9am-noon. Hall of Honor Award will be presented during the meeting.
CHS Homecoming Parade – will be Saturday, September 16th at 4pm on the Downtown Center Square (participants line up at Farmer’s Bank Drive Through).
Thank you,
CHS Alumni Association
April 22, 2017 - President Helen Collard called the April 17 Golden Harvest Ministries Club to order at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church in Center, Texas. She began with an Easter scripture reading, and David Mathis, Associate Pastor of Worship and Education, led members and guests in singing favorite hymns followed by singing “Happy Birthday” to W.A. Moore and Carl Smith. April anniversary greetings went to Winnie and John Preston. Alice West accompanied on the piano and David Mathis on the guitar. Johnny Gray blessed the food, and members and guests enjoyed an Easter Monday lunch.
Ann Forbes introduced KTBS Shreveport meteorologist Joe Haynes, who presented the program on “Spring Severe Weather Season” which included tornado occurrences by month, and the Jet Stream, and how it influences our weather.
The tables were decorated with spring flowers from Linda Bordelon’s gardens.
Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Center, Texas, at 11:30 am. Visitors are always welcome to bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship and a wide variety of programs. The next meeting will be Monday, May 15.
Submitted by Linda Bordelon, Reporter
April 24, 2017 - Thank you to our Aggie Muster 2017 sponsors. We appreciate your sponsorship towards such an amazing Aggie tradition.
-Shelby Veterinary Associates
-Shoop Financial Services
-Windham Family Dental
-Casey Williams, AAMS-Edward Jones Investments
-Ward Animal Hospital
-Timpson Quick Stop-Robin Connell
-Misty Wilburn
Aggie Muster 2018 will be held on Saturday, April 21st! We look forward to seeing you then!
April 24, 2017 - Myself, along with the rest of the members of the local VFW post 8904 would like to give a BIG thank you to two young men who volunteered their time to conduct some much needed yard work around the Post on Hwy 96 North. Dayton White and Mason Mayo mowed, weedeated, pick up sticks, raked, and bagged up fifteen 30 gallon bags of leaves! Their hard work and dedication to this simple task makes such a huge impact on not only the looks of our post, but to the Veterans of Post 8904. Thank you again young men!!
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904
Jason Samford, Jr. Vice Commander
April 24, 2017 - Across the nation, Thursday, May 4, 2017 is the National Day of Prayer which is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
Historical Summary
1775 – The first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer
1863 – Abraham Lincoln called for such a day
1952 – Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman (82-324)
1988 – The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May (100-307)
Shelby County Today invites any groups wishing to host a National Day of Prayer gathering to email your announcement to info@shelbycountytoday.com
To find more information about scheduling an event visit online http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/
April 22, 2017 - The PWPS held their monthly meeting April 8th. The April Challenge was "Window Light" and challenging it was! Congratulations to the Challenge winners. After the Challenge and discussion, a field trip was taken to Buster Bounds recording studio, which proved to be very informative and was enjoyed by all. Thank you Buster.
The Piney Woods Photographic Society is meant for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. We try to create programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation.
Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member.
The next meeting will be Saturday, May 20th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., basement First United Methodist Church, on Porter St., Center, Tx.
For more information contact Billie Jones, Secretary, at email jonbill392@hughes.net or 936-591-2426.
April 2017 Challenge Winners: Theme: Window Light
April 21, 2017 - Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 bestowed one of their own, Vance Jordan, with the highest honor a lodge can bestow April 15, 2017 the Golden Trowel Award.
Fellow Masons gathered at the lodge, as well as friends and family to celebrate with Jordan in his recognition.
A history of Jordan's devotion to Masonry was given and some highlights of that history included his becoming a Master Mason in 1994; a past Master of Joaquin lodge four times over, which is a record, and a past District Deputy Grand Master for 2010-2011.
Jordan, and his wife Cathy, were escorted to the center of the room where Worshipful Master Jimmy Wagstaff presented Jordan with a flag which had been flown over the state capitol in his honor Thursday, April 13, 2017 and it was received from Rep. Chris Paddie, who also wrote a letter to the lodge and Jordan in recognition of his honor.
Wagstaff then presented Jordan with the Golden Trowel Award and an accompanying certificate, which Wagstaff read aloud, "This Golden Trowel Award presented to Leland Vance Jordan, Jr. in grateful appreciation for spreading the cement of brotherly love and friendship with all the skill of a master craftsman. Joaquin Lodge #856 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons Joaquin, Texas hereby award the Golden Trowel to the above brother in the highest award a lodge can bestow upon an individual member."
Jordan's father was a Mason and since his childhood he knew he wanted to one day follow in his footsteps. Following starting a family and many years in the oilfield industry, he joined the Masons. Jordan addressed all present and thanked them for their attendance, sharing his shock at receiving the honor and giving a brief history of his time and experiences in Masonry, before the event was adjourned.
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